Four Turks, Half Length 1657 - 1667

"Four Turks, Half Length" is a 17th-century etching by Stefano della Bella, a renowned Italian artist. The work depicts four men in traditional Ottoman attire, their heads turned in various directions. The composition, with its focus on their faces and the expressive lines of their clothing, creates a sense of immediacy and observation. The etching highlights della Bella's keen interest in the people and cultures of his time, reflecting the artistic and cultural exchange between Europe and the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century.